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The 2022 BET Awards on Sunday (June 26) lived up to its name as culture's biggest night.
An array of Black excellence graced the BET stage as host Taraji P. Henson commanded the mic for the second time in a row.
Industry greats received awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles for a year of success in music, film, television, sports, and more.
Before the big night, it was announced that Doja Cat had received the most nods with six nominations. Drake and Ari Lennox trailed not far behind with 4 noms each.
Find out who took home the crown in each category with the complete list of winners below.
The Lifetime Achievement Award
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Diddy received much-deserved recognition on the BET stage after a decades-long career as an artist, producer, and mogul.
On Sunday, Sean "Diddy" Combs was honored at the 2022 BET Awards with the Lifetime Achievement Award, an annual prestige given to "industry giants who have not only significantly shaped culture through their extensive careers, but who have also been transformative leaders that consistently inspire generations by setting a true standard of excellence."
Diddy's award was coupled with hip-hop greats collaborating for a massive performance in honor of the music executive's impact on the industry.
The Complete Winners List
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Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Ari Lennox
Chlöe
Doja Cat
H.E.R.
Jazmine Sullivan (Winner)
Mary J. Blige
Summer Walker
Best New Artist
Baby Keem
Benny the Butcher
Latto (Winner)
Muni Long
Tems
Yung Bleu
Best Collaboration
"Essence" — Wizkid Feat. Justin Bieber & Tems (Winner)
"Every Chance I Get" — DJ Khaled Feat. Lil Baby & Lil Durk
"Family Ties" — Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar
"Kiss Me More" — Doja Cat Feat. Sza
"Way 2 Sexy" — Drake Feat. Future & Young Thug
"Whole Lotta Money" (Remix) — Bia Feat. Nicki Minaj
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
"All in Your Hands" — Marvin Sapp
"Come to Life" — Kanye West
"Grace" — Kelly Price
"Hallelujah" — Fred Hammond
"Hold Us Together (Hope Mix)" — H.E.R. & Tauren Wells
"Jireh" — Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music
"We Win" — Lil Baby X Kirk Franklin (Winner)
BET Her
"Best Of Me" (Originals) — Alicia Keys
"Good Morning Gorgeous" — Mary J. Blige (Winner)
"Have Mercy" — Chlöe
"Pressure" — Ari Lennox
"Roster" — Jazmine Sullivan
"Unloyal" — Summer Walker & Ari Lennox
"Woman" — Doja Cat
Best International Act
Dave (UK)
Dinos (France)
Fally Ipupa (DRC)
Fireboy Dml (Nigeria)
Little Simz (UK)
Ludmilla (Brazil)
Major League Djz (South Africa)
Tayc (France)
Tems (Nigeria) (Winner)
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Blxst
Chris Brown
Givēon
Lucky Daye
The Weeknd (Winner)
Wizkid
Yung Bleu
Youngstars Award
Akira Akbar
Demi Singleton
Marsai Martin (Winner)
Miles Brown
Saniyya Sidney
Storm Reid
Best Group
Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak) (Winner)
Chlöe X Halle
City Girls
Lil Baby & Lil Durk
Migos
Young Dolph & Key Glock
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Cardi B
Doja Cat
Latto
Megan Thee Stallion (Winner)
Nicki Minaj
Saweetie
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Drake
Future
J. Cole
Jack Harlow
Kanye West
Kendrick Lamar (Winner)
Lil Baby
Video of the Year
"Family Ties" — Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar (Winner)
"Have Mercy" — Chlöe
"Kiss Me More"— Doja Cat Feat. Sza
"Pressure" — Ari Lennox
"Smokin Out The Window" — Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic (Winner)
"Way 2 Sexy" — Drake Feat. Future & Young Thug
Video Director of the Year
Anderson .Paak aka Director .Paak (Winner)
Benny Boom
Beyoncé & Dikayl Rimmasch
Director X
Hype Williams
Missy Elliott
Album of the Year
An Evening With Silk Sonic — Bruno Mars, Anderson.Paak, Silk Sonic (Winner)
Back Of My Mind — H.E.R.
Call Me If You Get Lost — Tyler, The Creator
Certified Lover Boy — Drake
Donda — Kanye West
Heaux Tales, Mo’ Tales: The Deluxe — Jazmine Sullivan
Planet Her — Doja Cat
Best Movie
Candyman
King Richard (Winner)
Respect
Space Jam: A New Legacy
Summer of Soul
The Harder They Fall
Best Actor
Adrian Holmes — "Bel-Air"
Anthony Anderson — "Black-Ish"
Damson Idris — "Snowfall"
Denzel Washington — The Tragedy of Macbeth
Forest Whitaker — Respect/"Godfather of Harlem"
Jabari Banks — "Bel-Air"
Sterling K. Brown — "This Is Us"
Will Smith — King Richard (Winner)
Best Actress
Aunjanue Ellis — King Richard
Coco Jones — "Bel-Air"
Issa Rae — "Insecure"
Jennifer Hudson — Respect
Mary J. Blige — "Power Book II: Ghost"
Queen Latifah — "The Equalizer"
Quinta Brunson — "Abbott Elementary"
Regina King — The Harder They Fall
Zendaya — "Euphoria"/Spider-Man: No Way Home (Winner)
Sportswoman of the Year Award
Brittney Griner
Candace Parker
Naomi Osaka (Winner)
Serena Williams
Sha’carri Richardson
Simone Biles
Sportsman of the Year Award
Aaron Donald
Bubba Wallace
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Ja Morant
Lebron James
Stephen Curry (Winner)
*Winners are bolded
This story is developing and will be updated.
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